Wakefield Town, MA
Living in Wakefield Town
Bikeability66
Walkability54
Commute25
Public Transit70
Affordability13
Public Safety85
Airports52
Hospitals65
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate21%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation9%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$506kMedian Home Value+$89k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$275 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K42%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas3%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Wakefield Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield Town, MA
St Joseph School
1 miles, W
Odyssey Day School
1 miles, NE
St Patrick Elementary School
2 miles, SW
Kinder Care Learning Center
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield Town, MA
Tufts University
7 miles, SW
Cambridge College
9 miles, S
Salem State University
9 miles, E
MGH Institute of Health Professions
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield Town, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
3 miles, S
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wakefield Town, MA
Manchester Airport
35 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
41 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
45 miles, W